Winona, MN

Moderate Risk (39/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Winona in Minnesota · Population: 49,705

TRI sites such as Alliant Castings; Peerless Chain Co; Cytec Engineered Materials Inc; SDWIS systems such as Winona; Goodview; Saint Charles anchor Winona, MN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 39/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Winona include Winona; Lewiston; Rollingstone, while Alliant Castings leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 20 / peak 63 in 2024.

Burden score 39/100 (Moderate Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Winona -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Winona, MN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+36.9%

12 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+36.9%

50.6 thousand lb → 69.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Winona, MN's total reported releases rose from 50.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 69.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Winona, MN's off-site transfers rose from 24.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 47.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Winona, MN's air releases fell from 25.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 21.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
49,705
TRI Facilities
16
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
350.0K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 114 (93%) 8 0 63
2023 95 (80%) 22 1 169
2022 113 (93%) 8 0 65
2021 101 (87%) 15 0 80
2020 112 (94%) 7 0 57
2024 Good Air Quality: 93% of days
Median AQI: 20

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in Minnesota, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
Winona 27,782 8
Goodview 4,158 0
Saint Charles 3,825 0
Lewiston 1,512 9
Rollingstone 664 1
Altura 493 0
Hidden Valley Mobile Home Park 464 0
Utica 293 1
Elba 146 0
Green Terrace Mobile Estates 86 0
Bethany Water Company 60 0

TRI Facilities (16)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Alliant Castings 114.2K lbs
2 Peerless Chain Co 107.9K lbs
3 Cytec Engineered Materials Inc 82.0K lbs
4 Midwest Metal Products Inc 20.0K lbs
5 Miller Waste Mills (dba Rtp Co.) 14.0K lbs
6 Miller Waste Mills DBA Rtp Co 4.1K lbs
7 We-No-Nah Canoe Inc 4.0K lbs
8 Badger Foundry Co 3.8K lbs
9 Bcs-Ais-Machine Building Div 56 lbs
10 Bcs Automotive Interface Solutions 2 lbs
11 Benchmark 1 lbs
12 Riverside Electronics Ltd 0 lbs
13 Willet Hauser Architectural Glass 0 lbs
14 Miller Felpax Corp 0 lbs
15 Watlow 0 lbs
16 Spensall a Div of Fastenal Manufacturing 0 lbs

Cities in Winona (8)

Winona
15 facilities · 3 water
Lewiston
1 facilities · 1 water
Altura
0 facilities · 2 water
Elba
0 facilities · 1 water
Minnesota City
0 facilities · 1 water
Rollingstone
0 facilities · 1 water
St. Charles
0 facilities · 1 water
Utica
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Winona, Minnesota?
Winona, MN has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 16 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Winona?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Winona, MN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Winona?
Winona, MN has 16 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 350.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Winona?
In 2024, Winona, MN recorded a median AQI of 20 and a peak AQI of 63. 93% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Winona?
Winona, MN has 11 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Winona?
Environmental compliance in Winona, Minnesota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Minnesota state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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